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BMJ Genetics retracts seven of eight papers from 2019 special issue over compromised peer review and dubious device use
science1 month ago

BMJ Genetics retracts seven of eight papers from 2019 special issue over compromised peer review and dubious device use

BMJ’s Journal of Medical Genetics has retracted seven of eight papers from a 2019 guest-edited special issue after an investigation found the peer-review process irreparably compromised and evidence of ‘improbable device use’; the guest editor reportedly selected reviewers, most affiliated with Nanjing University, with the only non-retracted paper being a Harvard Medical School breast cancer case report. The special issue, tied to genomic aspects of cancer immunotherapy, highlights vulnerabilities in guest-edited collections and mirrors a broader pattern of compromised editor handling and peer review across journals.

via Retraction Watch|
#bmj#compromised-peer-review#journal-of-medical-genetics
Alzheimer’s under scrutiny: the amyloid hypothesis hits a turning point
science1 month ago

Alzheimer’s under scrutiny: the amyloid hypothesis hits a turning point

The piece chronicles how the once-dominant amyloid-β hypothesis has been undermined by multiple retractions and high-profile drug failures, fueling debate over data integrity and regulatory controversy. While FDA-approved antibodies targeting amyloid-β have had limited or questionable benefits and come with serious risks, researchers are increasingly exploring alternatives—such as neuroinflammation, infections, the gut microbiome, and APOE4-related pathways—suggesting Alzheimer's may result from multiple interacting factors rather than a single cause. The article highlights the persistence of amyloid research despite misconduct findings and casts doubt on a simple cure tied to amyloid-β clearance.

via Ars Technica|
#alzheimers-disease#amyloid-b#amyloid-mafia
LLMs Aren’t the Problem, Cash-for-Review Fails, and Vaping Studies Reveal Flaws
science1 month ago

LLMs Aren’t the Problem, Cash-for-Review Fails, and Vaping Studies Reveal Flaws

Retraction Watch’s weekend digest notes that large language models aren’t the core issue in science publishing, reports that offering cash to spot errors doesn’t work, and spotlights vaping studies with numerous flaws and few retractions, while also outlining ongoing investigations and policy discussions around scientific integrity and publishing practices.

via Retraction Watch|
#llms#peer-review#research-integrity
Honest mistakes deserve correction: scientists push for transparency after retractions
science2 months ago

Honest mistakes deserve correction: scientists push for transparency after retractions

A Nature feature argues that retracting papers due to honest errors should be normalized to protect the scientific record, sharing stories like Nicole King’s Science retraction, noting incentives such as the Ctrl-Z Award, and emphasizing supportive, calm collaboration among researchers and journals to reduce stigma and encourage transparent corrections.

via Nature|
#open-science#publishing#retractions
Chemist's 35 Retractions in 24 Months Sparks Integrity Debate
ethics2 months ago

Chemist's 35 Retractions in 24 Months Sparks Integrity Debate

A chemistry researcher had 35 papers retracted within 24 months for a mix of issues including major errors in analyses, compromised peer review, image-related problems, and citation manipulation. Most retractions appeared in Elsevier- and Royal Society of Chemistry–published journals, placing the scientist on Retraction Watch’s leaderboard. Coauthors have defended the work as a matter of presentation rather than fraudulent data.

via C&EN|
#ethics#peer-review#retraction-watch
Retractions, AI Slop, and the Watchful Eye of Peer Review
science3 months ago

Retractions, AI Slop, and the Watchful Eye of Peer Review

Retraction Watch’s Weekend Reads roundup recaps a week of publishing scrutiny: headlines about a researcher’s alleged poisoning obfuscation, plagiarism accusations, fake references, and dozens of retractions due to compromised peer review; it also highlights AI-related issues in arXiv’s new rules (endorsements for first-time posters and English submissions) and a broad set of discussions on replication, ethics, and data use. The post notes the Hijacked Journal Checker with 400+ entries, the Retraction Watch Database surpassing 63,000 retractions, COVID-era retractions over 640, and 50 mass resignations, and invites donations to support the work.

via Retraction Watch|
#academic-publishing#ai-in-research#arxiv
X chatter can foreshadow paper retractions, two studies show
science3 months ago

X chatter can foreshadow paper retractions, two studies show

Two large analyses find that critical posts on X often appear before scientific papers are retracted, with 8.3% of retracted studies having a critical tweet before retraction versus 1.5% of non-retracted ones; negative sentiment and the use of red-flag terms correlated with faster retractions, though causality isn’t proven. The work highlights post-publication commentary as a tool to flag potential issues, while cautioning that online critiques can reflect biases and require verification before action.

via Nature|
#post-publication-review#retractions#science
Stolen study, sold authorship, and a plagiarism trap for the victim
science3 months ago

Stolen study, sold authorship, and a plagiarism trap for the victim

A Bengaluru economist discovers her study was stolen and published by others, with authorship slots allegedly sold on Telegram for roughly $165–$200. The misappropriated paper, later indexed by a different journal, prompts plagiarism concerns when editors find it nearly identical to her rejected draft. The incident underscores how paper mills operate, the push for retractions, and ongoing investigations by publishers, even as some listed authors deny involvement.

via Retraction Watch|
#authorship#authorship-marketplaces#note-extra-tag-not-allowed
Irish Finance Professor Loses 12 Edited Journal Papers
business4 months ago

Irish Finance Professor Loses 12 Edited Journal Papers

A finance professor in Ireland, Brian Lucey, had 12 papers retracted from journals he edited by Elsevier, citing editorial conflicts, though Lucey disputes the grounds for retraction and highlights widespread similar practices in finance and economics publishing. The retractions, which involved highly cited articles, have sparked debate about editorial ethics and conflicts of interest in academic publishing.

via Retraction Watch|
#academic-publishing#business#elsevier
NEJM Launches MMWR Rival Amidst Scientific and Ethical Concerns
science-and-medicine7 months ago

NEJM Launches MMWR Rival Amidst Scientific and Ethical Concerns

The article summarizes recent developments in scientific publishing, including NEJM launching a new public health report rival, a former NIH official's paper receiving an expression of concern, and a study revealing that 1 in 5 chemists have intentionally added errors during peer review, highlighting ongoing issues of misconduct and integrity in research.

via Retraction Watch|
#academic-publishing#nejm#research-integrity
Frontiers to Retract 122 Articles Over Unethical Network Links
science-and-technology10 months ago

Frontiers to Retract 122 Articles Over Unethical Network Links

Frontiers is retracting 122 articles across five journals after uncovering a network of authors and editors involved in unethical practices like citation manipulation and undisclosed conflicts of interest, linked to over 4,000 articles across multiple publishers, highlighting ongoing issues with research integrity in academic publishing.

via Retraction Watch|
#academic-publishing#frontiers#peer-review-misconduct
"Fixing Peer Review: The Key to Better Science Publishing"
science-and-research-integrity1 year ago

"Fixing Peer Review: The Key to Better Science Publishing"

This week's Retraction Watch highlights include issues with hijacked journals, allegations of research misconduct, and the ongoing challenges in peer review and data integrity. Notable stories cover the surprising history of abstracts, the broken state of peer review, and controversies in bee waggle dance data. The Retraction Watch Database now includes over 49,000 retractions and tools like the Hijacked Journal Checker to combat fraudulent publications.

via Retraction Watch|
#data-integrity#peer-review#research-misconduct